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You don’t look like a scientist

The Clues Are in the Poo: The Story of Dinosaur Scientist Karen Chin by Karen Chin and Jane Kurtz

November 8, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I was recently given a paperback copy of The Clues Are in the Poo: The Story of Dinosaur Scientist Karen Chin. I was excited because I am a fan of teaching kids science in a fun way and seriously, don’t most kids like poo? Now, maybe I wouldn’t have been all that “into poo” back in my younger years, but I know most kids are. And granted, as an adult, I have learned many things by taking a humorous or less traditional format (and yes […]

She’s got the beat

Pitch Perfect and Persistent!: The Musical Debut of Amy Cheney Beach by Caitlin DeLems

November 6, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Amy Beach was a child prodigy, but one her parents seemingly did not wish to take advantage of. She would deal with being a female of her era, but eventually would be one of the first female composers paving the way for other women to become involved in all areas of the genre. Pitch Perfect and Persistent! A Musical Debut of Amy Cheney Beach is an educational and entertaining picture book. Though I read via an online reader copy, this book by Caitlin DeLems is […]

Jerry Pinkney, Caldecott Medal winner and illustrator

Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life by Jerry Pinkney

November 6, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

While I knew who Jerry Pinkney was, I was not familiar with his personal life. But Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life is a lovely memoir that highlights the important and beautiful parts of his life as he made his journey to becoming the artist we know today. His memoir, starting off with a note from the editor, is something that is more than an autobiography. It is a look at parts of the life of a man who would win awards and show the […]

So Many People Failed Her

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

November 3, 2023 by ASKReviews 2 Comments

Best for: People interested in how youth stardom, misogyny, and failures of the justice system can impact someone. In a nutshell: Singer Spears shares her story, from being a teen star and one of the most famous people in the English-speaking world, through the conservatorship that kept her under lock and key for over a dozen years. Worth quoting: “I accomplished a lot during that time when I was supposedly incapable of taking care of myself.” Why I chose it: As someone who consumed a […]

Living my dream life

Elephant Memories by Cynthia Moss

October 30, 2023 by Sophia Leave a Comment

CBR15Bingo: Africa (and Blackout!) One of the best trips I’ve ever taken was when I went to Tanzania. We spent six days climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and three more days seeing amazing animals on safari. I loved all of it. A large part of my personality would find it deeply satisfying to spend my life being some kind of wildlife biologist–observing wildlife in any number of places–but especially Africa. My life is very far from that dream, but I very much enjoy living vicariously through others. […]

There Are Runners and Then There Are RUNNERS

Solo by Jenny Tough

October 29, 2023 by ASKReviews 1 Comment

Best for: Runners; those looking for some inspiration and motivation. In a nutshell: Author Tough runs, solo, across mountain ranges on five continents. Worth quoting: “The thing that I know for sure is that you are tougher than you think you are.” Why I chose it: I run. What it left me feeling: Impressed Review: I started listening to this book as I waited to start my fifteenth half marathon race. I though I would find it motivating, but really I was just overwhelmed by […]

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